Ineligible Damage (Non-Returnable Damage): Severe or catastrophic damage caused by accident, abuse, disassembly, or unauthorized service or modification is ineligible for service under Apple's Limited Warranty or for out-of-warranty service. See the Ineligible Damage section below for damage classification guidelines and reference photos of examples of damage that is ineligible for service. Devices with this type of damage should be returned to the user unrepaired.